Coach Robert's Weekly Chess World Update 2025-01-22
- Coach Robert, PhD
- Jan 22
- 1 min read
Here is the latest update from the chess world:
Tournament Highlights
Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2025: The prestigious tournament is ongoing in Wijk aan Zee. After four rounds, R. Praggnanandhaa leads with 3.5 points, while World Champion D. Gukesh secured a hard-fought draw in Round 4.
Hastings Masters 2025: The historic tournament unveiled a new 16-year-old talent, Xue Haowen of China, who became the youngest ever winner, breaking Judit Polgar's record.
Notable Events
Carlsen vs. FIDE Dispute: The disagreement between Magnus Carlsen and the International Chess Federation (FIDE) has intensified. FIDE has threatened legal action against the Freestyle Chess Players Club (FCPC), co-owned by Carlsen, over the use of the title "World Championship" for their upcoming series of Freestyle Chess tournaments.
Popular Chess-Related Searches
Freestyle Chess World Championship: Interest is growing in the upcoming Freestyle Chess World Championship series, set to begin in February in Germany, with subsequent events in Paris, New York, Delhi, and Cape Town.
Trending Chess Videos
GothamChess: Levy Rozman, known as GothamChess, has released a new video analyzing Gukesh Dommaraju's recent victory in the Tata Steel Chess Tournament. His insightful breakdown offers viewers a deep dive into the strategies employed.
Chess.com: The official Chess.com channel has uploaded a compilation titled "Best Chess Moments Of 2023," featuring highlights from top games and memorable moments of the past year.
Agadmator's Chess Channel: Antonio Radić, known as Agadmator, provides commentary on the ongoing Carlsen vs. FIDE dispute, offering historical context and potential implications for the chess world.
Stay tuned for more updates next week!
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